1. Then the Spirit of the Lord lifted me up. He brought me to the east gate of the Lord's house. There were 25 men at the entrance of the gate. I saw Jaazaniah and Pelatiah among them. They were leaders of the people. Jaazaniah is the son of Azzur. Pelatiah is the son of Benaiah.
2. The Lord said to me, "Son of man, these men are making evil plans. They are giving bad advice to the city.
3. They say, 'This is not the time to build houses. The city is like a cooking pot. And we are the meat.'
4. So prophesy against them. Prophesy, son of man."
5. Then the Spirit of the Lord came on me. He told me to tell them, "The Lord says, 'People of Israel, that is what you are saying. But I know what you are thinking.
6. You have killed many people in this city. In fact, you have filled its streets with dead bodies.'
7. "So the Lord and King says, 'The bodies you have thrown there are the meat. And the city is the cooking pot. But I will drive you out of it.
8. You are afraid of the swords of war. But I will bring them against you,' announces the Lord and King.
9. " 'I will drive you out of the city. I will hand you over to strangers. And I will punish you.